CHAKRAS
The following text is what was read for the Development Group. The author is Richard Milne and portrays his views on the subject. Some content may be paraphrased or re-used with permission.This does not mean it is the only way that this subject may be interpreted, as each Spiritualist is an Individual and will read, comprehend and understand any written information differently. This is the beauty of Spiritualism; no one person can claim to have all the answers!
CHAKRAS
There are many Chakra points in the human body. The main seven are from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. There are more charkas in the trunk, in the arms and fingers as well as the legs and feet. It would be too confusing to attempt to address them all at this point. Those of you who wish to learn more of charkas can always undergo your own search for information and learn at your own rate to your desired level.
1. ROOT OR BASE CHAKRA
Red is the colour of strength, courage and vitality and self confidence. Focus on the colour red to re-vitalize the body when feeling drained. The base charka connects the physical body with the Mother Earth; who sustains us on all levels.
Location
Just below the genitals/at the base of the spine.
Attributes
Courage, strength and vitality; seat of primal energy. Groundedness, security, survival and self-preservation. Security and ability to live on the physical plane.
Musical note: C
Element: Fire
Heavenly body: Sun
Regions affected: Eyes and reproductive system.
2. SACRAL OR SPLEEN CHAKRA
Location
Above the genitals to the left of the spine in the small of the back.
Attributes
Helps broaden ones’ outlook on life and love. Allows connectability to others on an intimate and/or sexual level. Helps to express sexual and personal needs within a relationship. Helps enable one to give and receive. Allows you to relate sense of self to another. Sensitivity, warmth and ability to respond. Relates to the thymus, kidneys and the internal and external sexual organs.
Musical note: D
Element: Water
Heavenly body: Moon
Regions affected: Tongue and spleen.
3. NAVAL OR SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Yellow stimulates the mind and gives clarity of thought. It is sunny and positive in the outlook on life. It is a good colour to help lift depressing thoughts and moods. Connects us to our mental resources.
Location
Between the navel and solar plexus. It is placed at these points or between them by different practitioners and thinkers. All are correct places to locate this chakra
Attributes
Vitality and energy. Inner security and well-being. Sense of personal achievement, authority and control. Helps energize the sympathetic nervous system, metabolism and emotions. This is where our “gut feelings” originate from.
Musical note: E
Element: Fire
Heavenly body: Mars
Regions affected: Adrenals, liver, pancreas, stomach, gall bladder and nervous system.
4. HEART CHAKRA
Green; the colour of nature, peace, harmony and balance. Green is natures’ tonic for the heart, our physicality and emotions. Compassion and self-love. Visualize the colour green when your are stuck inside and want to be outside.
Location
In the chest, to left of centre, near the heart.
Attributes
Love compassion and forgiveness of self and others. Validation of self and of others. Enables the connection to and ability to interact with others warmly. Lets us radiate warmth love and compassion to others. The heart is the seat of ego. Hope self esteem and worthiness. Allows us to connect with Mother Nature. Empathy with the green of nature about and around us. Helps us lift our vibrational level to one of unconditional love and acceptance, to overcome fears associated with love and commitment..
Musical note: F
Element: Earth
Heavenly body: Mercury
Regions affected: Nose, heart, blood and circulatory system, thymus and lungs.
5. THROAT CHAKRA
Too much of this colour can lead to the “blues”. Mainly it is a colour of tranquillity, reflecting the calmness of both the ocean and of the sky.
Location
Throat, frontal neck area.
Attributes
Pacifying for the nervous system. Enables speech and communication, and the expression of thoughts in a concise and clear manner. Enables the clarity for the expression of emotions. Allows for the identification and expression of the self and individualism. Clarification and expression of our special needs to others. Creative communication and expression.
Musical note: G
Element: The Ether
Heavenly body: Jupiter
Regions affected: Throat, ears, thyroid and parathyroids
6. THIRD EYE CHAKRA
A colour for the cleansing of the psychic currents and channels of the physical body; freeing the mind for the spiritual and freeing the mind from anxieties and fears.
Location
Between and slightly behind and/or above the eyes at the front of the head.
Attributes
Stimulates the pineal gland, enabling us to “connect” psychically. Helps to rid us of obsessions and stomach and lung problems. Psychic and intuitive centre of the self. The centre of intuitive insight that transcends the physical and the body senses as well as the limitations of time and space. Gives extra sensory perception. Activates the nervous system.
Musical note: A
Element: Water
Heavenly body: Venus
Regions affected: Lymph glands, pituitary gland and nervous system.
7. CROWN CHAKRA
Violet uncovers out creativity and artistic talents. Lifts vibrations. Opens the body psychically to allow light and love to flow into us. A very strong colour that is not for everyone to use in meditation and work.
Location
Just above the crown of the head, at the very summit of our persona.
Attributes
Connection to our spiritual “self”, enhancing and strengthening the love and light that flows through at the opening of our Crown Chakra. Closes the psychic a physical body to prevent the draining of love light and energy from self, after completion of spiritual/psychic work. The chakra that opens us to the spiritual life and existence. Allows inspiration and awareness of the spiritual self. Opens us to the universal vibrations of spirit. A strong entry point for all kinds of healing light to be imparted and shared with others through our physical body. Unites the higher self with body and mind, giving wisdom, understanding and consciousness of self.
Musical note: B
Element: Air
Heavenly body: Saturn
Regions affected: Skin, inner mind.
Chakras are many things to many peoples and religions. Take that which suits you personally in the best manner and use it to grow in love, light and energy.
LOVE AND LIGHT TO ALL